Let’s be honest, being anywhere without A/C right now is miserable. Thankfully there are still ways to get out and explore the city AND stay cool at the same time. Here are 3 ways to beat the summer heat in Birmingham including where to find waterfalls, tropical cocktails and sweet treats.
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Every year for nearly a century, committed volunteers fan out into our community to meet face-to-face with neighbors, co-workers and businesses to ask for support on behalf of the United Way of Central Alabama.
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Taking care of our senior citizens is always a worthy mission. Right now, our elderly population is more isolated than ever. Check out these 7 local organizations that are supporting and encouraging senior citizens right here in Birmingham. Join them today!
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Nothing beats the Alabama summer heat like a locally brewed beer. From sours to saisons, here are 11 summer beers you need to try from local Birmingham breweries. Plus, find out how to win a $200 gift card to The Pig so you can keep supporting local (and also snag a six pack to enjoy these brews from home.)
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Who doesn’t love Lakeview? One of the hottest entertainment districts in Birmingham, Lakeview has several new and upcoming openings that’ll knock your socks off.
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Calling all sneakerheads! Yeezys, Jordans, Converse—you name it. Sneaker culture is nothing new but we figured it deserved a spotlight. Let’s look at the latest trends, culture and where to get a unique pair of sneakers around Birmingham.
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Birmingham is maxed out with cool things happening this weekend, August 7-9. Don’t miss the St. Elias Lebanese Food and Cultural Festival, a virtual cocktail fundraiser with Sidewalk Film and much more.
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It’s no secret Birmingham likes to eat and why wouldn’t we when our culinary scene is FIRE. Sink your teeth into the Magic City’s crème de la crème during the 11th annual Birmingham Restaurant Week (BRW), presented by Spire, Friday, Aug. 14 through Monday, Aug. 31. Over two weeks of dining out deals? Hand me my fork. STAY TUNED: BRW is unmasking the menus on Monday, August 10.
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Any way you stack it, Birmingham’s delis live up to the hype of New York’s. French dips and classic Reubens fill up the menus and your bellies at local spots that have called the Magic City home for decades. My only question for you is—are you going to eat that pickle?
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For the over 200,000 Alabama residents who, according to the 2018 American Community Survey, speak a language other than English in their homes, COVID-19 hit like a night-time tornado with no siren. We talked to leaders in Birmingham’s Hispanic community about the challenges they are facing, plus how to get and give help.
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Great news, Bham. After getting the news that Space Camp was in trouble, public support poured in from all over. The U.S. Space and Rocket Center surpassed its $1.5 million fundraising goal in just eight days. Check it out!
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Okra—you either LOVE it or you hate it. This Southern staple comes in many forms and local restaurants are using the veggie to jazz up their dishes. Check out these seven spots using okra in unique ways and making it to perfection.
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One of my favorite inspirational nature quotes is by a poet named Gary Snyder who once said:
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The Rotary Club of Birmingham is leading the way in the elimination of cervical cancer after being awarded a major global grant.
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Now here is something we can “howl” or “meow” about in Birmingham.
This month, Wallethub, the personal finance website, released an in-depth report on 2020’s Most Pet-Friendly Cities.
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